Barbara Eason-Watkins, who has risen to the top ranks of the Chicago Public Schools, is considered the likely replacement for CEO Arne Duncan.

6 years ago | Peter Sachs

Barbara Eason-Watkins was named CPS chief education officer in August 2001, after a long career as a teacher and principal. The mayor says he's got no timeline for replacing outgoing schools CEO Arne Duncan.

Chicagoans are jockeying for position as Barack Obama assembles his White House team. CPS chief Arne Duncan has been mentioned as a potential Secretary of Education.

over 6 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

The new program involves 50 schools and will increase the number of preschool children in Chicago Public Schools to 33,000. The additional openings are for half-day slots, and are open to children of Chicago residents.

Two years after removing the entire staff at Sherman School, CPS officials say it is a beacon of promise for turnaround projects. But its students still lag on test scores.

over 6 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

Seven of the employees, who include teachers and clerks have resigned or been fired, the school district says. Disciplinary action is pending against two payroll clerks accused of processing bogus checks.